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One Fine Show: “The Stars We Do Not See, Australian Indigenous Art” at the National Gallery of Art

Amrita Hepi, Scripture for a Smokescreen, Episode 1 – Dolphin House, 2022. Two-channel video, color, 15 minutes, National Gallery of Victoria,...

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Dan Duray

The 2025 Art Market Recap: How the Art World Found Its Footing After a Year of Recalibration

After a turbulent start marked by gallery closures and market contraction, 2025 ultimately emerged as a year of resets rather than collapse....

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Elisa Carollo

L.A.’s Standout Restaurant Openings of 2025

Lauded as having one of the most diverse and distinguished culinary scenes in the world, Los Angeles continues to wow with new openings every...

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Allie Lebos

4 A.I. Themes That Defined 2025 and Are Shaping What Comes Next

From infrastructure battles to physical-world intelligence, A.I.’s next chapter is already taking shape. Unsplash In November, ChatGPT turned...

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Sissi Cao

At SLAM, Anselm Kiefer’s Material Transformations

Anselm Kiefer, Am Rhein (On the Rhine), 2025. 30 ft. 10 1/16 in. × 27 ft. 6 11/16 in. × 3 15/16 in. Collection of the artist and courtesy Gagosian....

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Dian Parker

As ‘Stranger Things’ Ends, Streaming Giants Scramble for Their Next Tentpoles

Stranger Things is ending, forcing streamers to rely on a shrinking roster of tentpole hits that drive subscribers, revenue and cultural relevance....

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Brandon Katz

Michael Burry’s Big Bets Still Move Markets—Even When He’s Wrong

Even when his calls miss, Michael Burry’s reputation keeps Wall Street watching his every move. Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images Michael Burry earned a...

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Ivan Castano

Things We Loved This Month: December’s Bright Spots

Did anyone else feel like December was somehow both seven months long but also a mere second? The holidays are always hectic, but this year in...

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Morgan Halberg

A.I. Degrees Boom as Students Prepare for an Uncertain Job Market

Universities are rapidly expanding A.I. programs as students seek skills that can withstand an increasingly automated future. Photo by: Jumping...

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

Meet the 14 Billionaire Families and Individuals Who Joined the Giving Pledge in 2025

Pictured clockwise from top left: Drew Houston, Lisa Sonsini, Jim McKelvey, Bob Lurie, Glen Tullman, Noubar Afeyan, Craig Newmark, Cameron Adams....

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

One Fine Show: ‘Marie Antoinette Style’ at the Victoria & Albert Museum

This exhibition offers a glimpse into the life of Madame Déficit through the lens of how she chose to look. Peter Kelleher, courtesy Victoria and...

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Dan Duray

California’s Top Hotel Openings of 2025

As we bid adieu to 2025, let’s take a moment to recognize some of California’s most significant strides in hospitality. From the Golden State’s...

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Allie Lebos

What Collectors Need to Know When Buying Art and Antiquities Abroad

Travelers who purchase art or antiques abroad often discover that complex cultural property laws make bringing treasures home difficult or even...

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Daniel Grant

In Rotterdam, Mandy El-Sayegh Offers Up an Assault on the Senses

Layers of newsprint, paint and silkscreen underscore the artist’s interest in how images circulate and accumulate meaning. Photo: Damian Griffiths....

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Henry Roberts

Lina Ghotmeh Is Reimagining Cultural Architecture for a Connected World

The architect behind landmark cultural projects at the British Museum and the AlUla Contemporary Arts Museum discusses reimagining museums as...

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The Editors

MacKenzie Scott Gave Away $7.2B in 2025—Here’s Who Benefited Most

MacKenzie Scott’s donations this year centered heavily on education. Taylor Hill/FilmMagic MacKenzie Scott keeps her giving largely out of the...

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Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

The Best Men’s Winter Jackets For Real Life, Not Just The Lookbook

Winter exposes bad decisions fast. Step outside in the wrong coat and you either feel like a frozen intern or the unofficial mascot of a ski rental...

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Paul Jebara

The Most Important Media Deals of Q4 2025: Apple, Netflix, Meta, Disney

From Apple’s sports push to Netflix’s mega-acquisition, media giants closed 2025 with bold bets. AFP via Getty Images The closing months of 2025...

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Andy Meek

The Defining Art World Moments of 2025, According to the Art Daddy

Workers at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts adding President Donald J. Trump’s name to the building on December 19. hoto...

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